Please note that full details are not always available at the outset of a situation. Information and updates are posted as received. All general disruption posts are sorted by timeframe. Urgent notices such as power outages or snowfall information are posted at the top.

If your building is currently not accessible, please refer to the Service disruptions and emergencies information on UM Intranet to learn more about what to do during disruptions to the workplace.

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Road Closures

Dysart Road Condensate Leak

  • Posted: Jan 25, 2023, Updated Feb 24, 2023                

  • Location: Dysart Road is Closed at Sidney Smith St.

  • Timeframe (est.): Starting February 13, 2023 until late spring / early summer 2023.

  • Overview: Due to an active condensate leak, Dysart Rd. will remain closed at Sidney Smith St. Starting February 25, there will be no access through Parking Lot Q to Dysart Rd. Access to Parking Lot Q East and Parking Lot K will be via the east end of Dysart Rd. see map for location.

    Traffic on Dysart Rd. will be converted from a one-way to a two-way to accommodate parking lot access. 

    To access the east side of campus, including Parking Lots B/L, please take University Cres. to Freedman Cres. 

    Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.


    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

Building and construction notices

Physical Plant

  • Posted: October 14, 2022                

  • Location(s): Washrooms 110A and 110B

  • Timeframe (Est): October 17th , 2022   - Starting at 5:00 PM until further notice

  • Category: Washroom shutdown 

  • Overview: Washrooms 110A and 110B will be Out of Service starting end of day October 17th at 5:00pm.
    Abatement work will be taking place the evening of October 17th with construction starting up in full October 24th until January 20th, 2022. (Pending any delays). Men’s Washroom will not be affected and Female Washroom in the changeroom off corridor 115 will be available. 

    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Lynn Garbald, 431-277-0933.  

Frank Kennedy Building

  • Posted: Feb 9th, 2023              

  • Location(s): Elevator 

  • Timeframe (Est): February 13th to May 26th, 2023 

  • Category: Elevator Shutdown 

  • Overview: February 13th, 2023 to May 26th, 2023, the elevator in Frank Kennedy will be out of service to allow for the installation of a new elevator. An alternate elevator is available for use on the south-east side of the Active Living Centre (Elevator 101).

    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Anish Gaur, 431-335-7826.

University College

  • Posted: Mar 8th, 2023              

  • Location(s): Elevator – Study Wing

  • Timeframe (Est): March 7th, 2023 – until further notice

  • Category: Elevator

  • Overview: March 7th, 2023 – Please be advised that elevator in the Study Wing of University College will be down until further notice, awaiting parts.

    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to O&M Customer Service Desk at 204-474-6281. 

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Physical Plant – Service Disruptions

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University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
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